Spinal “Align”-tenment

Born out of necessity to countermand allopathic and pharmacological indoctrination, patient education is one of the most valuable and effective tools available to a chiropractor.

Before I became involved with this magazine, my experience with chiropractic extended to my high school physics teacher (who was a chiropractor) and a local chiropractor’s television commercial jingle (which I still recall to this day). My first visit to my chiropractor, Jeffrey E. Ptak, DC, was so refreshing because he answered my concerns and explained disease and caring for the cause, not masking symptoms. I’m confident that many of your patients have felt as optimistic after one of your spinal care classes and seminars.

The role of patient education is to enlighten patients of the philosophy, art, and science that is chiropractic. It must not only teach the importance of being physically aligned, but also aligned with the message of chiropractic. As with Eastern medicine, in which patients must believe or mentally accept the healing process, chiropractic patients must understand and comprehend their bodies physically, mentally, and emotionally.

I have been fortunate to be in the unique position of patient and ambassador of chiropractic care. However, it is with sadness that I produce my last issue. I have come to have great esteem for your noble profession and its caring, intelligent doctors. I must thank all of my editorial advisory board members for their patience, advice, contributions, and friendship. And I especially thank you, the readers. I leave aligned and enlightened. CP

Miwon Seo
mseo@medpubs.com